How to access some of your super before fully retiring

How to access some of your super before fully retiring

If you’re aged 60 or over, there’s a way you can access some of your super even if you’re still working. By starting what’s known as a ‘transition to retirement’ (TTR) pension, you can receive a tax-free income to help you ease into retirement. Or, if you plan to keep working full-time, you could use the income to boost your super, reduce debt and more.

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Clarifying Div 296

The proposed new superannuation tax on balances above $3.0m represents a major change in the way taxation works in this country. For the first time “unrealised capital gains” will be taxed, which has understandably created significant controversy in superannuation and taxation circles, not to mention amongst investors. However, the discussion of this new Div 296 tax is largely characterised by misinformation and misunderstanding. It also still has some way to go before becoming law. Accordingly, we attach the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, as well as a calculator.

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Want to fight climate change? New research details which actions have the most impact

Want to fight climate change? New research details which actions have the most impact

The most common actions Australians are taking to reduce their carbon footprint include recycling paper, plastics and glass and drying their clothes on a line or rack instead of using a dryer, but a new whitepaper published by Australian Ethical has found installing solar panels on your home, switching to a green energy plan and switching your superannuation to an ethical fund are the three actions that have the most impact.

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It’s our business to know your business

It’s our business to know your business

If you are a small business owner you would know the importance of having a good team behind you. That includes a team that can help look after your finances, talk to you about appropriate business insurance and discuss succession planning for when you decide to wind up the business, or you are forced out due to ill health or death.

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